Watching a Passing Amtrak Train  🖼️

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It's quite amazing how much traffic is on this Amtrak line going between Albany and New York City. You would think a relatively small city like Albany would not justify so much rail service or such long trains.

Taken on Saturday June 4, 2011 at Hudson River Islands State Park.

Map: Green Mnt NF Forest Road 74 Camping

More about Hudson River Islands State Park...

Accessible only by boat, Hudson River Islands State Park facilities are concentrated on the islands of Gay's Point and Stockport Middle Ground. These islands are fragile communities with many rare and endangered plant and animal species. Day-use facilities include picnic areas with grills and nature trail. Fishing is popular and transient camping is allowed.

Please Note: There are no docks. Boats must be moored off the island or visitors can bring their kayaks/canoes on shore. It is a first come first serve park for camping. There is no entrance fee and no reservations are needed.

http://nysparks.com/parks/98/details.aspx

Terrain Map: Stockport Middle Island and Gay’s Point
Photo: Low tide means little access to Stockport Boat Launch
Photo: Tent on Higher Ground
Photo: Another Tankership
Photo: Towards Four Mile Point
Photo: Evening On the Hudson River
Photo: Looking Across Middle Stockport Island
Photo: Tide going out
Photo: Tanker Ship Coming Down The Hudson
Photo: Campsite in Morning
Photo: Watching the tide go out

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